1 data center project in Pekin City
Who decides here: the City Council of Pekin City votes on zoning. The Tazewell County may review big projects too.
In Pekin City
Local votes and rules
🤝 Agreement with the company
City council approved ending its data center deal with Western Hospitality Partners for the Lutticken land and returning the $85,000 fee. The mayor had said in March the city would not go forward.
🗺️ Zoning change · Tazewell County
County board changed its zoning code to ban uses not listed in it, and told zoning staff not to accept data center requests until a data center ordinance is done. It works like a pause. The draft ordinance still needs a zoning board hearing and a final vote.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Pekin City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Pekin City: Ameren Illinois Company (company) or Corn Belt Energy Corporation (co-op (owned by its members)) or Menard Electric Co-op (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Illinois.